Gardiner Museum's International Ceramic Art Fair expands to 12-week exhibition in 2026
The Gardiner Museum in Toronto has revealed that its International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF) will make a comeback, scheduled from May 28 to August 16, 2026. This year, the event has notably expanded from a 10-day showcase to a 12-week exhibition and public program. ICAF 2026 aims to highlight ceramics at the crossroads of art, design, and new technologies. Centered around the theme “the city and the commons,” it investigates how ceramics can contribute to urban living, community, and resilience through architecture and infrastructure. Dr. Sequoia Miller, who serves as Chief Curator & Deputy Director at the Gardiner Museum, emphasized that the fair explores ceramics as both a historical art form and a medium influencing the future.
Key facts
- ICAF returns as a biennial event at the Gardiner Museum
- Exhibition runs May 28 to August 16, 2026
- Expanded from 10 days to 12 weeks
- Theme: 'the city and the commons'
- Focus on ceramics in art, design, and emerging technologies
- Dr. Sequoia Miller is Chief Curator & Deputy Director
- Event includes public programs
- Ceramics examined as material for urban resilience and shared space
Entities
Artists
- Dr. Sequoia Miller
Institutions
- Gardiner Museum
Locations
- Toronto
- Canada